DATA SHEET Aruba AP-175 Access Point ARUBA AP-175 ACCESS POINT The multifunction AP-175 is an affordable, fully hardened outdoor 802.11n access point (AP) that provides maximum deployment flexibility in high-density campuses, storage yards, warehouses, container/transportation facilities, extreme industrial production areas and other harsh environments. The highperformance AP-175 delivers wire-like performance at data rates up to 300 Mbps per radio. The AP-175 features two 2x2 MIMO dual-band 2.4-GHz/5-GHz radios with quad antenna interfaces. Each radio is capable of providing a maximum aggregate transmit power of up to 25dBm. With wall and mast mounting options, the AP-175 is built to provide years of trouble-free operation. Engineered to survive in harsh outdoor environments, the AP-175 withstands exposure to high and low temperatures, persistent moisture and precipitation, and is fully sealed for protection from airborne contaminants. All electrical interfaces include industrial-strength surge protection. As an 802.11n AP, the AP-175 works with Aruba’s centralized Mobility Controllers to enable the use of wireless as a primary connection with speed and reliability comparable to a wired LAN. It also increases performance by utilizing techniques such as channel bonding, block acknowledgement and MIMO radios. Advanced antenna technology also increases range and reliability. The key to ensuring wire-like performance and reliability is Aruba’s unique Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) and spectrum analysis* capabilities, which manage the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to mitigate RF interference and maximize Wi-Fi client performance. The multifunction AP-175 can be configured through the Aruba Mobility Controller to provide wireless LAN access with parttime air monitoring, dedicated air monitoring for wireless IPS and spectrum analysis, Remote AP (RAP) functionality or secure enterprise mesh. The AP-175 can operate either from standard 802.3at power-over-Ethernet (PoE+) sources (AP-175P model), a 100-240 volt AC power source (AP-175AC model), or a 12-48 volt DC power supply or solar and plant bus power sources. The AC and DC powered models provide an 802.3af POE power source (PSE) on the Ethernet interface. APPLICATION • 802.11n outdoor AP provides maximum deployment flexibility in high-density campuses, storage yards, warehouses, container/ transportation facilities, extreme industrial production areas and other harsh environments OPERATING MODE • 802.11a/b/g/n AP, air monitor (AM) and Remote AP (RAP) • Spectrum monitor, AM and RAP • AM and RAP • RAP • Secure enterprise mesh RADIOS • Software-configurable dual radio capable of supporting 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz • 802.11n capable, implementing 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams, providing up to 300 Mbps data rate per radio • Maximum (aggregate) transmit power per radio: 25dBm RF MANAGEMENT • Automatic transmit-power and channel-management control with auto coverage-hole correction via Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) • Spectrum analysis* remotely scans the 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz radio bands to identify sources of RF interference. This provides visibility into non-802.11 RF interference sources and their effect on 802.11 channel quality. ADVANCED FEATURES • Integrated RAP, secure enterprise mesh point or portal, wireless intrusion detection and prevention POWER IN • AP-175P: 48-volt DC 802.3at power over Ethernet (PoE+) • AP-175AC: 100-240 volt AC from external AC power source • AP-175DC: 12-48 volt DC from external DC power source • Maximum power consumption: 18 watts (excludes power consumed by any POE device connected to and powered by the AP-175AC or AP-175DC) POWER OUT •The AC and DC powered models provide an 802.3af POE power source (PSE) on the Ethernet interface. WIRELESS RADIO SPECIFICATIONS • AP type: Dual-radio, dual-band 802.11n outdoor • Supported frequency bands (country-specific restrictions apply): - 2.400 to 2.4835 GHz - 5.150 to 5.250 GHz - 5.250 to 5.350 GHz - 5.470 to 5.725 GHz - 5.725 to 5.850 GHz • Available channels: Controller-managed, dependent upon configured regulatory domain ARUBA AP-175 ACCESS POINT • Supported radio technologies: - 802.11b: Direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) - 802.11a/g/n: Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) - 802.11n: 2x2 MIMO with two spatial streams • Supported modulation types: - 802.11b: BPSK, QPSK, CCK - 802.11a/g/n: BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM • Transmit power: Configurable in increments of 0.5 dBm • Maximum transmit power: - 2.4 GHz: 25 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements) - 5 GHz: 25 dBm (limited by local regulatory requirements) • Maximum ratio combining (MRC) for improved receiver performance • Association rates (Mbps): - 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 - 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 - 802.11n: MCS0 - MCS15 (6.5 Mbps to 300 Mbps) • 802.11n high-throughput (HT) support: HT 20/40 • 802.11n packet aggregation: A-MPDU, A-MSDU REGULATORY ANTENNA • Quad, N-type female interfaces (2 x 2.4 GHz, 2 x 5 GHz) for external antenna support (supports MIMO) • Feeder cable may be used for external antenna deployments ORDERING INFORMATION Part number Description AP-175P Aruba 175 Outdoor Wireless Access Point, 802.11abgn, dual radio, external antennas, PoE+ powered (802.3at). Includes mounting kit and sun shield. AP-175AC Aruba 175 Outdoor Wireless Access Point, 802.11abgn, dual radio, external antennas, AC powered (100-240Vac). Includes mounting kit, sun shield and power cord. AP-175DC Aruba 175 Outdoor Wireless Access Point, 802.11abgn, dual radio, external antennas, DC powered (12-48Vdc). Includes mounting kit, sun shield and power cord. PD-9001G-AC Single Port 802 3at PoE Midspan Injector AP-LAR-1 Aruba Outdoor Antenna Lightning Arrestor - N Type Connector AINS2KKIT-00 MSR2K installation kit ACONGEUSB-00 USB console cable, 1.5m AETHGEL05-00 5m shielded Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors MOUNTING • Wall or mast mounted using the mounting bracket supplied with the unit; solar shield included INTERFACES • Network: - 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45), auto-sensing link speed and MDI/MDX • Power: - 1 x DC power connector (in AP-175DC model only) - 1 x AC power connector (in AP-175AC model only) • Antenna: - 4 x N-Type female antenna interfaces • Other: - 1 x USB console interface MECHANICAL • Dimensions/weight (unit) - 260 mm x 240 mm x 105 mm (10.2” x 9.4” x4.1”) - 3.25 kg (7 lb) • Dimensions/weight (shipping) - 330 mm x 320 mm x 300 mm (12.9” x 12.6”x 11.8”) - 7.5 kg (16.6 lb) ENVIRONMENTAL • Operating: - Temperature: -30o C to 55o C (-22o F to 131o F) - Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing - Altitude: Up to 3,000 meters (9,850 feet) • Storage and transportation temperature range -40o C to 70o C (-40o F to 158o F) • Weather rating: IP66 • Wind survivability: Up to 165 mph • Shock and vibration: ETSI 300-19-2-4 spec T41.E class 4M3 • Transportation: ISTA 2A • • • • • • • • • FCC/Industry of Canada R&TTE Directive 1995/5/EC EN 300 328 EN 301 893 CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus Korea KCC Mexico NOM/COFETEL IEC 60529 IP66, NEMA 4X ATEX Zone 2 • • • • • • • • CE Marked Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC EN 301 489 UL/IEC/EN 60950 Japan MIC/VCCI Brazil ANATEL China SRRC/CCC AS/NZS 4260, 4771, 3548 For more country-specific regulatory information, and approvals, please see your Aruba representative. CERTIFICATIONS • Wi-Fi certified: 802.11a/b/g/n WARRANTY • 1 year parts/labor ARUBA AP-175 ACCESS POINT RF PERFORMANCE TABLE Max TX power per active TX chain (dBm) RX Sensitivity (dBm) Max TX power per active TX chain (dBm) 2.4 GHz 802.11b 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 11 Mbps 802.11a/g 6 Mbps 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 48 Mbps 54 Mbps RX Sensitivity (dBm) 5 GHz 20 20 20 20 -96 -96 -94 -93 20 20 20 20 19 18 17 17 -96 -96 -96 -95 -92 -89 -85 -83 22 22 22 22 22 20 19 18 -97 -96 -96 -94 -88 -86 -82 -80 22 22 22 22 21 20 19 18 22 22 22 22 21 20 19 18 -94 -93 -92 -89 -85 -81 -80 -78 -94 -93 -92 -89 -85 -81 -80 -78 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 15 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 15 -97 -94 -91 -87 -86 -81 -79 -77 -97 -94 -91 -87 -86 -81 -79 -77 21 21 21 20 19 18 18 17 21 21 21 20 19 18 18 17 -92 -91 -89 -86 -83 -79 -77 -75 -92 -91 -89 -86 -83 -79 -77 -75 19 19 18 17 16 15 14 14 19 19 18 17 16 15 14 14 -92 -90 -88 -85 -83 -79 -77 -73 -92 -90 -88 -85 -83 -79 -77 -73 802.11n HT20 MCS0 MCS1 MCS2 MCS3 MCS4 MCS5 MCS6 MCS7 MCS8 MCS9 MCS10 MCS11 MCS12 MCS13 MCS14 MCS15 802.11n HT40 MCS0 MCS1 MCS2 MCS3 MCS4 MCS5 MCS6 MCS7 MCS8 MCS9 MCS10 MCS11 MCS12 MCS13 MCS14 MCS15 Maximum capability of the hardware provided. Maximum transmit power will be limited by local regulatory settings. WWW.ARUBANETWORKS.COM | 1344 Crossman Avenue. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 1-866-55-ARUBA | Tel. +1 408.227.4500 | Fax. +1 408.227.4550 | info@arubanetworks.com © 2010 Aruba Networks, Inc. AirWave®, Aruba Networks®, Aruba Mobility Management System®, Bluescanner, For Wireless That Works®, Mobile Edge Architecture®, People Move. Networks Must Follow®, The AllWireless Workplace Is Now Open For Business, RFprotect®, Green Island, and The Mobile Edge Company® are trademarks of Aruba Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Aruba Networks reserves the right to change, modify, transfer, or otherwise revise this publication and the product specifications without notice. While Aruba uses commercially reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of the specifications contained in this document, Aruba will assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Note: All scaling metrics outlined in this document are maximum supported values. The scale may vary depending upon the deployment scenario and features enabled. DS_AP175_100925